3 Reasons to Host Your Corporate Team Day at Peterhead Prison

3 Reasons to Host Your Corporate Team Day at Peterhead Prison

Break Out of the Ordinary—Literally

If you’re planning your next corporate away day in Scotland and looking for something more engaging than another hotel conference room or golf day, Peterhead Prison Museum offers a truly unforgettable alternative.

Set inside Scotland’s toughest former jail, we now offer fully customisable team building activities in Aberdeenshire—designed to challenge, entertain, and energise your staff.

Whether it’s a summer celebration, reward day, or team-building retreat, here’s why Peterhead Prison is fast becoming one of the region’s top summer staff event venues.

1. It’s a Venue Your Team Won’t Forget

This isn’t a hotel meeting room with flipcharts and muffins. It’s the real deal—400 years of Scottish prison history, complete with cellblocks, punishment areas, and true-life stories of rebellion and escape.

At Peterhead Prison, your team will step into:

🧱 A fully preserved Victorian-era prison

👮 Guided and interactive tours by former officers

🔐 Immersive challenges and prison-themed activities

🏛️ Unique photo ops and storytelling moments

You’re not just hosting a team day—you’re creating a shared experience.

2. Built-In Team Building with a Twist

Forget the awkward trust falls and icebreakers. Our team building activities in Aberdeenshire are immersive, high-energy, and full of historical intrigue.

Choose from:

🔎 Escape-style scenarios and challenge-based missions

🧠 Problem-solving puzzles set in real cells

🗣️ Communication and collaboration activities to build real-world skills

🧩 Options for competitive or cooperative formats

Whether your goal is to reward hard work, boost morale, or improve communication, these experiences are designed to bring teams together in a memorable way.

3. Easy to Organise, Flexible for Your Needs

We’ve made sure our summer staff event venue is as convenient as it is captivating.

Here’s what we offer:

📆 Half-day or full-day packages

👥 Options for 10–50+ attendees

🍽️ On-site café (The Refuge) for lunch or refreshments

🚌 Coach and car parking on site

📨 Fast booking support and invoicing for corporate teams

We’re just a short drive from Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, and Ellon—perfect for businesses across the North East.

Ready to Plan a Corporate Away Day Like No Other?

Whether you want to re-energise your team, celebrate summer wins, or reconnect your staff in a creative way, Peterhead Prison is the ultimate location for a corporate away day in Scotland.

👉 Enquire about corporate team packages today